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How to Make 8 Key CalPERS Changes

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New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, entr New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and financial feminist Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k) is bringing her global multimillion-dollar movement to #CalPERSPathways. 

Reserve your spot today on our website. (Link in bio)
After years of relaying CalPERS’ promise of reti After years of relaying CalPERS’ promise of retirement and health benefits, Heather Huerta finally finds herself on the other side of the conversation.

Here are some tips on how to approach retirement from a longtime CalPERS team member, and ways to fulfill yourself afterward.

Read Huerta's full story on our PERSpective news blog. (Link in bio)
Para nuestros miembros que hablan Español: CalP Para nuestros miembros que hablan Español:
 
CalPERS ofrecerá un curso para miembros 24 de Junio en el sur de California.
 
Si ha completado la clase de “Lo Esential para Planificar su Jubilación” y está listo para completar su solicitud de jubilación, esta clase es para usted.
 
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#ThrowbackThursday In the early 1930s, there was #ThrowbackThursday

In the early 1930s, there was a push to create a retirement system for California's state workers — which eventually came to pass, marking the beginning of CalPERS.

While we now cover far more than just state workers, the same vision is intact to this day.
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ALERT: Due to system maintenance, myCalPERS will be unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23.

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CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost sets the record straight on the use proxy firms.

While some claim proxy firms wield excessive influence and should be eliminated, Frost shows the value they bring to CalPERS and our members.

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